§ 34-589. Spray pools.

(a)

Application. All sections of this article shall apply to spray pools in addition to the following provisions:

(1)

Construction. The bottom of a spray pool shall slope a maximum of one foot in 12 feet to an approved main drain system. The bottom of a spray pool shall be completely self-draining and with no standing water.

(2)

Circulation. The circulation equipment shall be operated continuously on a 24-hour basis to achieve the minimum required number of one turnover every 30 minutes.

a.

All circulated water from the pool surface shall be collected in an approved surge device, such as an underground tank. The volume of the tank shall be equal to or greater than the volume of 2½ times of the combined flow of all feature pumps and the filter pump.

b.

Adequate access shall be provided to the tank. Stairs or a ladder shall be provided as needed to ensure safe entry into the tank.

c.

When an underground tank is utilized, an approved automatic skimming system shall be provided. The skimming system shall accommodate fluctuations of the water level in the tank.

d.

The circulation system shall be capable of filtering and treating the entire volume of water of the tank. The circulation system shall draw water from the tank and return filtered and treated water into the tank through evenly spaced inlet fittings.

e.

The water feature(s) shall draw water from the tank.

f.

An automatic water level control device shall provided to maintain proper volume in the tank.

g.

An overflow waste line with air gap shall be provided for the tank.

h.

The tank design and access shall allow vacuuming and complete drainage of the tank.

(3)

Water source. Spray heads shall be served by an approved water source that has approved backflow prevention. Spray heads and supply fixtures shall not constitute a tripping hazard. Spray heads shall be installed so as to eliminate any possibility of their submergence.

(4)

Location. Spray pools shall be located so that the lifeguard or operator may easily keep bathers under surveillance. If another pool is located within the pool enclosure, then a spray pools shall be located at the shallowest end.

(5)

Safety and lighting. Spray pools are exempt from section 34-587(d) (life saving equipment), and underwater lighting requirements as stated in section 34-585, "lighting".

(Ord. No. 09-0120, 1-7-09)